At 8/18/2009 3:56:38 PM, ournamestoolong wrote:This is a question for any theist that believes in Hell. (Or a variation of it)

What is your requirement for avoiding Hell? If it is something like trusting Jesus, how much do you have to trust Him? Can you assign a numerical value to it? Is it arbitrary?

I just want a few answers.

The 'thief on the cross' is THE example of how to get into eternal life:

First he accepts that Christ is innocent and that he is guilty: "we deserve to be here but this man is innocent "He then asks to be recognized: " remember me when you enter your Kingdom "And He recieves a promise: (and possibly the most beautiful sentence in the Bible) " this very day you will be with Me in paradise "

Consider: That guy was never baptised, probably never prayed, never spoke in tongues etc etc.. He accepted who Chist was (by revelation) asked to forgiven and accepted Christs promise.